Chowdene

Why stay here ...

Our CL is in open country screened with hedges and ideally placed for reaching York which is 2 miles away and is rich in ancient history. Wander around the quaint cobbled streets and walk the city walls in the footsteps of Romans. Or take time to visit The Shambles one of the most picturesque streets in Britain.

Other nearby attractions include:-

York Minster, the largest gothic cathedral in northern Europe can be seen from our site and within walking distance or use the Monks Cross Park & Ride service. See the best views in York by climbing up the 275 steps up the Central Tower leading you to the highest point in the city.

Castle Howard is Yorkshire's finest stately home and garden with grand interiors and gardens.

The National railway museum allows you to get up close to over 200 years of history and the giant halls contain railway legends such as Mallard - the world's fastest steam locomotive, Japanese Bullet Train and Royal Trains including Queen Victoria's saloon. 

Jorvik Viking Centre - explore houses, workshops and backyards of the Viking-age as it stood 1000 years ago.

Cruise on the Ouse - you can escape the hustle and bustle of the City by taking a daytime cruise on the River Ouse.

Yorkshire Air Museum is the home of the Allied Air Forces Memorial situated in a 22 acre parkland site on the former World War II RAF Bomber Command Station at Elvington.

York Racecourse - hosts the Ebor Festival which is a four day race meeting held each August (Ladies Day is traditionally held on the Thursday)

Flamingo Land - theme park and zoo - one of the top theme parks in the UK.

The York Maze - large maize maze plus children adventure activities and pig racing open July - September

Discover Filey with its sweep of soft golden sand one of the best in the country for families.

Scarborough - the original seaside resort where bathing machines to preserve swimmers' modesty were first seen here.

Bridlington - enjoy a good old fashioned Yorkshire coast town and enjoy its peaceful promenades, historic harbour and sandy beaches

Whitby - the jewel in the crown of the Yorkshire coast -encircled by wild North York Moors and edged by a spectacular coastline with the highest cliffs in England this area is one of striking beauty and character.

Dick Turpin's Grave is in George Street Cemetery in York - the stone marks the spot where his friends brought the famous highwayman and horse stealer after his execution at the York Tyburn 1739

Eden Camp Museum is a large Second World War related museum near Malton occupying a former Second World War prisoner of war camp of 33 huts.

The North York Moors is a national park with one of the largest expanses of heather moorland.

North Yorkshire Moors Railway is a heritage railway running through North York Moors National Park.

Plus numerous golf clubs.

On arrival having driven to a bar gate, please drive 100 yards into our site and wait for us to come and meet you so that we can show you to one of our pitches. If you have any problems finding our CL, please call and we will try to help.

Catherine looks forward to welcoming you to her CL and meeting old and new friends. Children welcomed.